Erik Fossan vs Abyl Kizatbay
Erik Fossan (55, IM, NOR) and Abyl Kizatbay (24, NOR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Kizatbay leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2334 and 2164, the Elo model gives Fossan a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2334 vs 2164 (Δ +170)
With Erik Fossan as white
68% Erik16% draw15% Abyl
With Abyl Kizatbay as white
59% Erik19% draw22% Abyl
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erik Fossan | Abyl Kizatbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2334 | 2164 |
| Peak rating | 2389 · Jan 2001 | 2238 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 30 | 17 |
| World rank now | #3,291 | #10,380 |
| World rank peak | #2,183 | #7,453 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #116 |
| Games (career, STD) | 169 | 514 |
| Months active | 219 | 146 |
| % white wins | 64% | 54% |
| % black wins | 55% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Erik Fossan
Abyl Kizatbay
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Erik Fossan
Abyl Kizatbay